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GUILD BOARD MEMBERS PRESIDENT Bev Cushing guildpresident@minotquilters.com VICE-PRESIDENT Jennifer Feller PAST PRESIDENT Janet Sabol SECRETARY Janet Sabol TREASURER Jackie Case COMMUNITY SERVICE Carol Kraft Deb Frost BLOCK OF THE MONTH Jennifer Cartier EDUCATION & PROGRAMS Merry Green Irene Ost FESTIVAL Jennifer Feller HISTORIAN Britni Kraft guildhistorian@minotquilters.com HOSPITALITY Sue Brown Pat McDaniel LIBRARIANS Debby Brothers Mary Jordahl MEMBERSHIP Sheila Latham Luanne Duchsherer guildmembership@minotquilters.com NEWSLETTER Jennifer Cartier Carol Kraft PUBLICITY/WEB LIASON Sharon Torgerson FACEBOOK Celeste Hauser

A Time for Blessings It is almost time for school to start. I loved teaching, but retirement is even better. Our summers seem to fly by. I hope many of you got lots of quilting done this summer between family times and traveling. I got my row by row completed and if you haven’t seen it go to Bernina Plus. Julie has it hanging in her shop. It took a lot of hours for each block, but was a lot of fun. It took me hours to quilt it because of all the thread changes. Sew Blessed! We just completed a delightful retreat at the beautiful Metigoshe Christian Center. If you have not attended a retreat, you need to put it on your bucket list. It is so much fun getting to know other guild members and sharing. My goal for the weekend was to complete my Deb Karasik paper-pieced project that I started years ago. I worked diligently Thursday evening, all day Friday, all day Saturday, and most of Sunday. I was the last to go to bed 2 of the 3 nights. I have all the pieces sewn together, but only got one quadrant sewed together for Show and Share at Sunday Brunch. You might see it completed by the end of 2016. Sew Blessed!! This weekend, my husband and I, will be heading for the Twin cities to do a little Grand-parenting. My daughter started school August 15, but Kaleb, our grandson, doesn’t start kindergarten until September 6. It will be fun enjoying Kaleb and Ivy, and doing some fun things. I am sure fishing is on the list of things to do. I am already looking for new ideas for baby quilts, since there is another on the way. Sew Blessed!! Thank you to Jan Hintzpeter and Penny Atterton, our guild snowbirds, who live at Lake Metigoshe

Thursday September 1, 2016 Refreshments Served @ 6:45 P.M. – Meeting @ 7:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Vincent United Methodist Church 1024 2nd St SE, Minot, ND

during the summers. They graciously agreed to do the Peace Garden Quilt Show August 20 and 21. Thank you to all the quilters, who dropped off quilts on Tuesday at Vincent so Jan could pick them up. Thank you to Sally Mosser for getting a money box prepared and finding out what to charge as a Canadian exchange for the raffle quilt. Jan will bring all the quilts back to Minot September 1 at the

Guild meeting. You all make my job a delight by helping in so many ways. Sew Blessed!! Enjoy the rest of the summer and fall, Happy Quilting, Bev C.

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August 4, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 6:45pm by President Bev Cushing. There were 46 members present. There were no new members or guests. Secretary Minutes: The motion to approve minutes of the June meeting was made by Patty Bretheim and seconded by Vonnie Dehnke. Voice vote carried. Treasurer’s Report: The report from Jackie Case was accepted as read. Becky Spies and Tommie Tank audited the Festival books. They were found to be in excellent condition and everything balanced. Name Tag Winner: This month’s winner was Alex Fairaizl. Hostess Winner: Everyone brought potluck so there was no hostess winner. Correspondence: None Quilting Dilemmas: Sally Mosser received a donation of lots of quilt magazines and will bring some to each meeting. BOM: Eight people brought their blocks for September and October. The November block should be done for the September meeting. Britni Kraft and Bev Cushing won the fat quarter drawings. Community Service: Carol Kraft stated that 20 quilts need to be quilted. There may be a day for tying quilts in September or October. Hostfest: Carol Kraft stated that all of the shifts for Hostfest have been filled. Members bringing items for sale should bring them Tuesday, September 27 and pick up remaining items at 8 pm. Saturday, October 1. Festival: Jennifer Feller reminded everyone that the dates for the upcoming Festival are March 24-26, 2017. The theme is “Bee A Quilter—It’s All the Buzz!!” Hospitality chair and co-chair are still needed. Historian/pet beds: Britni Kraft is collecting pet beds and has empty ones to pick up. Hospitality: One person is needed for September. Celeste Hauser volunteered. Library: No report. Membership: No report. Publicity/Facebook: Celeste Hauser reported our Facebook page has 190 likes. Bev reported that Sharon Torgerson is in the process of updating the website. Raffle Quilt Sales: Sally Mosser reported that 160 tickets were sold at the Verendrye Electric annual meeting in June. Raffle Quilt 2017: The blocks are being sewn. State Fair Report: Sally Mosser reported that there were 110 quilts. She thanked everyone for the help in getting quilts hung up before the Fair. Capital Quilters had challenged MPQG as to which group would have the most quilts. MPQG had more people entering quilts and Capital Quilters had more quilts entered by fewer people. Saturday Sewing: The next Saturday Sewing is August 27 at 10:30 am at the Public Library South conference room. Pay it Forward: Considering the summer months and family activities some groups did not meet. Jackie Case and Linda Glueckert met. They each shared what they’d learned about the other. Group 1 get together was Jackie Case and Flint Forsberg. Since Flint wasn’t present, Jackie reported that he’s been a member for more

than 20 years. There were no reports from Group 2. Jacque Younger and Chelce Detert were chosen to meet from Group 2. Group 1 is Flint Forsberg and Debby Brothers for September. Challenge to Grow: Business cards with Guild information are available at the membership table. Quilt Retreat: Sharleen Larson reported that August 12-14 Retreat is full. If you are coming before Friday, contact Deb Syvertson at Metigoshe about your arrival time. Becky Spies stated that the September 12-14 Retreat has 3 spots open. You do not need to be a member to come to this retreat. OLD BUSINESS: The Peace Garden Quilt Show is August 20-21. Jacque Younger just found out she will be out of state during this time. One or two people are needed to coordinate it. Anyone wishing to have quilts brought to this show can bring them to Vincent United Methodist Church on Tuesday, August 16. NEW BUSINESS: Luanne Duchsherer has volunteered to coordinate educational opportunities on Saturday Sewing dates of September 24 and October 22. There will probably be 3 lectures/demos per day from those done at the March Festival. *The Guild Honorary Membership proposal will be sent as a separate attachment with the September newsletter and discussed in September. *Thank you to all you participated in the Cash Mob at Bernina Plus today. Julie Rostad has been a member of the Guild and strong supporter for many years. Education: Nine members showed UFO projects worked on or finished in the past month. Britni Kraft and Judi Green won prizes. The UFO challenge for September is your #9 item. *A Scavenger Hunt was played where you get members’ signatures if the statement applies to them. There were prizes for 7 who completed the form the fastest. Show & Tell: There were 8 people showing items this month. Please see the box below. Announcements: The Row by Row Experience continues until September 6. Bev Cushing asked if there were members besides herself who were participating. Kitty Peterson, Becky Spies, Janet Sabol and Joan Mahoney raised their hands. *Faye’s Henhouse in Mayville will be having a Creative Grids team member Penny Haran September 22-24 doing classes. *A 2nd annual Quilt Kamp is being held in Washburn September 30-October 2. For more information, go to the website www.quiltingforyou.net. *Our sympathies go out Jackie Slagle and Bonnie Berntson at the death of their mothers, to Pat McDaniel at the death of her sister-in-law and to Shelley Opland at the death of her mother-in-law. May they rest in peace. Next Guild meeting is Thursday, September 1 starting at 6:45 pm. The 2017 Festival Board will meet Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 pm. The Guild Board will meet on Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 pm. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm. Janet Sabol, Secretary

ShowandTell

1.JackieSlagle—RhombusandSurprisePinwheels quiltstaughtatMissouriStarQuiltCo.2.SueBrown—CarpenterStarquiltfromFestival class 3.DebbyBrothers—RowbyRowtotebag,quilt4.JanetSabol—Granolaquilt,Pebblesquilt, CommunityServicePlusSigncharmquilt5.MarieWatts—Tennesseethrowquilt6.MollieJorgensen—TwoGiantStarsquilts7.JenniferCartier—Hopscotchquilt,ILoveUSA wallhanging8.BevCushing—ItemsfromMNQuiltShow classes--HoleintheWallquilt,Handquilt,Christmastabletopper,SundayDrive

Minot Prairie Quilt Guild Board Meeting August 18, 2016

Vincent United Methodist Church The August 18 guild board meeting was called to order by President Bev Cushing. There was a quorum present. Luanne Duchsherer made a motion to accept the minutes. It was seconded by Sheila Latham. Motion carried. Jackie Case, treasurer, reported the balance. Reports: 2016 Raffle Quilt: The quilt is at the Peace Garden Quilt Show this weekend, and tickets are being sold there. 2017 Raffle Quilt: Lacey McCarten reported that the top should be done in September. Pat McDaniel will quilt it. State Fair: A thank you was received from the state fair. Sally M. reported that there were 110 quilts displayed. The challenge by Capital Quilters was which guild had more members who entered a quilt. Minot quilt guild won by one quilter. The state fair sends out letters to quilt guilds in the state and asks for a $50.00 donation to be used for premiums above what the state fair pays. This year they received $550.00. The state fair hires and pays for the judge. There is a fund responsible for meals and lodging for the judge. Sally Mosser and Becky Spies names are on this account. This account is not a part of the Minot Prairie Quilt Guild. Since Kate did not want reimbursement for meals and stayed with friends in Minot, there was no reimbursement this year. In order to receive reimbursement, a judge must present receipts to Sally or Becky. Library: No report Membership: No new report BOM: No report Newsletter: Articles are due this Friday, August 19. Historian/Pet beds: Nothing to report Festival: Jennifer said that we now have a full board. The classes have been selected. Information for the catalog is needed by the middle of September. Publicity/Web: No report; the web page needs to be updated. Facebook: No report Hospitality: We have enough people to serve at the September meeting. Saturday Sewing: August 27 at 10:30 at the library. Luanne D. is in charge of the one hour classes that will be held at the library on September 24th and October 22nd. Each day there will be 3 classes. Members may take individual classes for $10.00 or all three for $25.00. Payment is due with registration, and there will be no refunds. Community Service: Carol said that there are many quilt tops that need to be quilted or tied. They plan to select a day in October at VUMC to tie some of these quilts. Pay It Forward: It was mentioned if this continues next year, it would be a good idea not to do it during the summer months. 2016 Retreat: No report. Lynne H., Sue B., and Marie W. are the cochairs for the 2017 retreat. The theme is “Christmas in August”. Education/Program: Marie Watts will do a demonstration at the meeting. Merry and Irene will not be at the meeting so save your September UFO (number 8) project for the October meeting. For the October meeting, do your number 6 UFO. Prizes will be given in October for both projects. If you participated in Flint’s ugly fabric challenge, bring your finished project to show at the September meeting. Old Business: The honorary members report will be put in the newsletter and voted on at the September meeting. New Business: None Announcements: Penny Atterton and Jan Hintzpeter stepped up to help with the Peace Garden Quilt Show. Jan will bring the quilts to the September meeting. If you are unable to be there, Pat McDaniel will take them and store them for you. She is usually at the Vincent United Methodist Church on Tuesdays and Fridays during the day.

There are lots of educational opportunities available: Faye’s Henhouse September 22, 23, 24 in Mayville; Quilt Kamp in Washburn, September 30-October 2; 2 Quilt shops, The Quilt Exhibit, September 9-11 at Holiday Inn in Fargo; and quilt shows in Hebron and Hazen on September 9-11. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40. Next Guild Meeting: September 1 with refreshments at 6:45pm 7pm meeting Next Board Meeting: September 15 at Vincent United Methodist Church at 7pm Next Festival Meeting September 15 at Vincent United Methodist Church at 6pm

September Program and Education: We will both be out of town for the September meeting. Marie Watts will show the members how to make a bee hive pin cushion. UFO project number 8 is due for September, but save it for the October meeting. Work on project number 6 for the October meeting. We will draw for prizes for both months in October. If you have taken Flint's ugly fabric challenge, bring your project and show it off at the September meeting. Thanks, Merry & Irene September Hostesses/Servers: Hostess' for September are Pam Abrahamson, Linda Bromley, Lyn Sys, Sylvia Rau, Lyla Kraft, Celeste Hauser Bring whatever you like. Please plan to help with cleanup. Thank you, Sue & Pat. Block Of The Month: Please bring the November block. Here is the link for November: http://www.sewmamasew.com/2011/12/modern-block-of-the-month-bom-sew-along/ For the October meeting, please bring the December block. This is the last block. Here is the link: http://www.sewmamasew.com/2011/12/modern-block-of-the-month-bom-december-sew-along/ There is a small amount of paper piecing in this block. Any questions, please call 978-270-1737. Thank you, Jennifer. Historian: Please send any pictures from the State Fair quilt show or the Sew Sweet Dreams Retreat to GuildHistorian@minotquilters.com. Pet Beds: If you need empty pillowcases please find me at the September meeting. You may return full pillows to me at the meeting or drop them off at the Souris Valley Animal Shelter. If you drop them off yourself, please remember to record the measurements and get them to me for our Community Service records. When filling the pillows please remember not to overstuff them, they need to be light enough to launder well. Cut up any large pieces of material and be sure to include batting scraps along with the fabric so they don't get too heavy. Thanks! Britni

Hostfest: Any guild member can bring things to sell in the Hostfest booth. Have all items marked with a tag securely fastened with a safety pin. Price your items to include an approx. tax and commission of 15%. Write your name or initials on the tag to ensure proper disbursement of funds. All items should be brought to the booth on Tuesday afternoon. Please pick up your unsold items Saturday evening or make arrangements for someone to pick them up. Hostfest sign up sheet is full. Thank you to all of those that signed up to work the booth. I will be getting your passes soon and will probably be mailing them out as I understand the office does not issue passes until after Labor Day. If you have any questions, please give Carol Kraft a call at 720-0005. Community Service: We have lots of quilts that need quilting. We will be setting up a date in October to tie some of the quilts at the church. Saturday Sewing at the Library: September Saturday Sewing is now SEPTEMBER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY time. September 24, 2016, our regular Saturday Sewing day, will be an educational opportunity you won't want to miss. We have scheduled three lectures that were big hits at this year's Festival.

The lineup is as follows: 10:30 a.m. - Pat McDaniel - Playing with Log Cabins Noon - Gladys Lowell - Creative Borders Instructional Trunk Show 1:30 p.m. - Linda Glueckert - Fabric Dying (Each class will be approximately one hour in length.)

Attend one class for $10; or attend all three classes for $25.

Registration forms will be available at the September guild meeting. A completed form, and payment in full, is due at that time. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but wish to take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Luanne Duchsherer at 839-4844.

BEE a Quilter, It’s all the BUZZ!

I know what you have been waiting for!!!! The Challenge quilt rules for “Itty Bitty Bumblebee” are ready. This should

be a lot of fun! So now you get sewing right away. For questions call 701/839-6635 or email Bev at

quildpresident@minotquilters.com for clarifications. Check out the categories for your Quilt Show as a few changes have been made. Thank you to Sue Brown for

volunteering to Co-Chair the Hospitality position with Irene Ost. Please help the Festival committee members with ideas,

volunteering, and your support as we start to get ready for our Catalog and another great year. Remember to save the

dates, March 24, 25, & 26th, 2017. Jennifer Feller, Festival Chair 2017

FESTIVAL JUDGING

I t ty Bitty Bumblebee Chal lenge

1. It must have 'bee' related fabrics in the quilt – bumblebees, beehives, and/or honeycombs. i. One-third of fabric must be 'bee' fabric or 'bee' related. ii. It should measure 200” or less. Examples include: lap quilt, baby quilt, table runner,

wall hanging, placemat (set of two), kitchen accessories eg. mixer cover, towels, pot holders, toaster cover, etc. (minimum of 3), purse or bag, mug rugs, (minimum of 2), or any other item.

iii. One can use any technique but it must include three layers and be quilted.

Questions call 701-839-6635 or email guildpresident@minotquilters.com for clarifications

Please see the attachment for the new quilt categories. We are publishing them now to give everyone ample time to prepare their

entries. Please note we removed the commercially quilted categories from the

applique/special techniques classes. There just weren't enough quilts entered to justify them.

We will have the wool on wool category again this year. Entries in this class must have NO

batting or quilting to qualify.

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